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Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Porsche Cayman GT4

The new member of the Porsche GT family is the Porsche Cayman GT4. This is the first time Porsche is introducing a GT sports car based on the Cayman which has components of the 911 GT3. A lap time of 7 minutes and 40 seconds on the North Loop of the Nürburgring positions the Cayman GT4 as the new benchmark at the top of its market segment. It also makes a clear statement that Porsche will continue to promote radical two-door sports cars in the future - sports cars that are developed at the Motorsport department in Weissach.

The engine, chassis, brakes and aerodynamic design of the Porsche Cayman GT4 are configured for maximum driving dynamics; yet the top model still retains the versatility and everyday utility that are typical of the two-seat Porsche coupe. It is powered by a 3.8-litre flat-six engine with 385 hp (283 kW), which is derived from the 911 Carrera S engine. Its power is always transmitted by a six-speed manual gearbox with dynamic gearbox mounts. The Cayman GT4 accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds; its top speed is 295 km/h. The car's NEDC fuel consumption is 10.3 l/100 km. The chassis - which features a 30 mm lower body position and a generously sized brake system - consists nearly entirely of components from the 911 GT3.

Fit for the circuit race track: first Porsche Cayman with downforce at both axles

On its exterior, the Cayman GT4 is clearly differentiated from related
mid-engine coupes. Three distinctive inlet openings at the front and a
large fixed rear wing are part of an aerodynamic package which is
systematically designed for downforce. Upon request, the Cayman GT4 can
be equipped even more comprehensively for sporty use. Options include
the PCCB ceramic brake system, full shell seats made of carbon fibre
reinforced plastic (CFRP), a custom Sport Chrono Package with the unique
Track Precision app and a Club Sport Package.

The interior of the Porsche Cayman GT4 is designed so that the driver
and front passenger can experience unfiltered driving enjoyment. They
sit on sport seats, upholstered in a combination of leather and
Alcantara, which are distinguished by very good lateral support. The new
GT4 sport steering wheel guarantees ideal control and direct steering
feedback due to its compact dimensions.
Technical aspects of the
new GT sports car are based on the 911 GT3. As a mid-engine sports car
and a prime example of driving dynamics in its class - it follows the
conceptual tradition of such cars as the 904 GTS, 911 GT1, Carrera GT
and 918 Spyder.
GT sports cars from Porsche embody the most
passionate connection possible between everyday driving and the race
track and thereby the sporty core of the brand: Intelligent Performance.
Four out of five drivers of Porsche sports cars with this
classification also use them on the race track.
The Porsche Cayman
GT4 celebrates its world premiere at the 2015 Geneva International
Motor Show. It can already be ordered now, and it will arrive at dealers
at the end of March 2015. In Germany, the price of the Cayman GT4 is
85,779 euros including VAT and country-specific features.